Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 skinless chicken breasts
• 3 slices smoked bacon or parma ham
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 lb button mushroom (can be tinned, drained)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil

• 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 100 g sun-dried tomatoes
• 250 g mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic on a medium to high heat until soft.

2. 2

   Add the chicken breasts and bacon rashers and fry for about 3 minutes, turning in between.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms, herbs, tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes and cook with lid on pan for about 20 minutes on medium heat or until chicken is cooked through.

4. 4

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   *** At this stage you can let it cool and store in freezer or fridge overnight ***.

6. 6

   To finish the dish off, cut or grate cheese into small pieces and add it to the dish, cooking it slowly until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Serve with pasta, fresh salad and Italian bread.